Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

With most of his eyes covered by his glasses, Yann had already noticed the change in the expression of the Warring States Marshal.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku was tempted by the suggestion to take the opportunity to wipe out the Red-Haired Pirates and the Beasts Pirates!

[464. Chapter 465 The Delicate Situation at Sea]

"That's true. The old man's justice is 'reigning justice,' determined to change the 'Great Pirate Era' and restore justice to its rightful place on the seas."

Ya'en picked up a "Warring States" brand rice cracker and tossed it into his mouth, thinking unsurprisingly, "And this opportunity is undoubtedly one of the hopes that will allow the old man to retire with honor."

However, in subsequent meetings, Fleet Admiral Sengoku did not discuss in depth the suggestion of simultaneously annihilating the "Beasts Pirates" and the "Red-Haired Pirates".

Instead, the entire meeting focused on discussing and studying the potential impact of the war between the "Beasts Pirates" and the "Red-Haired Pirates," and making corresponding arrangements to prevent this war in the "New World" from affecting other sea areas.

Four hours later, the meeting ended. Marshal Zhan Guo was the first to leave the meeting room, and the other lieutenant generals also dispersed to attend to their own business.

Yann tidied up his desk and walked out of the conference room.

However, outside the conference room, Gion leaned against the wall, her posture both alluring and heroic, and called out to Arn.

"Lieutenant General Yann, are you free? How about we grab a bite to eat together?"

Yann's lips twitched slightly, then he raised the bag in his hand, which had been eaten down to just the outer packaging, and said.

"No need, I'm already full from listening to the old man's generous speech."

"If Marshal Sengoku heard you say that, he'd probably be furious again," Gion teased.

"There's nothing we can do about it, it's just the way it is," Ya'en replied dismissively, then walked towards the courtyard.

Gion naturally followed beside Aon and asked.

"Could there be a problem with Marshal Sengoku's arrangements just now? They almost completely blocked the chance for chaos to spread beyond the New World's seas, minimizing the possibility of the war escalating. They were practically flawless."

"That kind of thing is not important at all. The battle between Shanks and Kaido is for the title of Emperor of the Sea, and their original intention was not to start a war that would spread across the entire sea."

After a pause, Yann kicked off his slippers and continued.

"Or rather, Kaido and Shanks simply don't have that kind of influence yet. It would be more like Whitebeard. So the scale of the war was originally limited to the New World waters where the Navy's military strength was completely withdrawn. Therefore, these arrangements, which seem to be flawless, are actually a bit redundant."

Upon hearing this, Gion couldn't help but smile slightly and said, "As expected, Lieutenant General Yann hasn't changed."

"Huh?" Yann was a little puzzled.

“Lieutenant General Yan may seem lazy and indifferent to military affairs, but in reality, he still has everything under control, just as he has diligently upheld justice in the past,” Gion replied.

Me... diligent and hardworking?

Hearing Gion's explanation, Aon couldn't help but start to doubt himself.

Regarding diligence, aside from his daily nightly practice which he never slacked off, Ya'en believed that he was always consistently leisurely.

Yaon waved his hand and replied, "You jest, Gion. I simply know the old man from the Sengoku period too well, which is why I understand that his arrangements at the meeting were merely a cover-up."

"A cover-up? Lieutenant General Yan, what do you mean?" Gion asked.

"Who knows? We'll find out soon enough," Yann replied casually, his hands behind his head.

But Gion had already guessed something and continued to press for answers.

"Vice Admiral Yann, do you really think Fleet Admiral Sengoku would be tempted by your previous proposal? To try and wipe out the Beasts Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates in one fell swoop?"

After a pause, Gion began to doubt herself again, muttering to herself.

"But that's not right either. The Navy doesn't have that much combat power available right now. According to the usual schedule, one of the three admirals is responsible for guarding Marineford, one for guarding the New World Seas, and one for defending Marineford."

"Assuming the situation is stable, the maximum available combat force is only two admirals. Even if Vice Admiral Garp and Vice Admiral Yann both take action, in conjunction with Marineford's maximum available combat force to form a large fleet."

"Even so, the fleet's combat power is barely enough to wipe out the Beast Pirates, and there is a risk of getting bogged down in a protracted war, which could lead to a collective backlash from the pirates in the New World and an attack on the Navy."

Upon hearing this, Ahn's gaze towards Gion changed slightly.

In Aon's eyes, Gion's most outstanding feature, besides her graceful figure... cough, was mainly her top-notch swordsmanship talent, which made her a rare female great swordsman. However, he never expected that Gion's judgment on the current situation of the sea would be so accurate.

Following the World Government's grand strategy of "reducing military strength and using the Red Line as a defensive line to stabilize the situation," the Navy left only the "G1 Branch" and some unknown hidden secret bases in the entire New World.

This greatly increased the Navy's control over the first half of the Grand Line and the four seas, temporarily ensuring overall peace at sea.

This also led to a sharp decline in the Navy's influence in the "New World" waters, and the emergence of three "Sea Emperors" as the great pirates devoured and fought each other.

The influence of those "Sea Emperors" was so great that it significantly exacerbated the chaos of the "Great Pirate Era," to the point that the Navy had to rely on events such as the "Seven Warlords Conference" to strengthen its influence and maintain balance.

Under these circumstances, if the Navy rashly launches a war against those "Sea Emperors" in the "New World" waters, and the battle becomes stalemate, it may very well face a counterattack from pirates throughout the entire "New World" waters.

If the navy is defeated and loses its vital force for deterring the seas, the balance that the current Sengoku commander is struggling to maintain will likely crumble.

However, on second thought, Aon realized that Gion was the adopted sister of Lieutenant General Tsuru, the "Grand Strategist," so it was not surprising that she would have such discerning eyes after being influenced by her surroundings.

"Your analysis is very accurate," Yann praised.

However, before Gion could even smile, Aon continued, "But don't underestimate the audacity of that old man from the Sengoku period's so-called 'ruling justice'."

Seeing Gion's somewhat bewildered expression, Aeon smiled and didn't continue explaining.

The old man from the Warring States period certainly had the courage to fight with all his might, but his caution and prudence also meant that he would not act rashly.

However, as long as the old man from the Warring States period had this idea in his mind, then as a filial son, Aon would naturally find a way to satisfy the old man's confidence and courage.

[Chapter 465. This is truly awful!]

Furthermore, Yann also harbored considerable dissatisfaction with those so-called "sea emperors."

Despite being nothing more than pirates, they were extremely arrogant. They not only occupied islands to divide up territory, but also collected taxes. If anyone disobeyed, they would be subjected to bloody suppression at best, and the entire island would be wiped out at worst.

Although the Navy's withdrawal from the "New World" waters and reduction of its combat power was a decision made by the World Government, Yan, as a member of the Navy, believed that this was undoubtedly the greatest mockery of so-called "justice".

True "justice" doesn't divide regions; it only covers the first half of the Grand Line and the four seas, but doesn't include the "New World."

Therefore, this is a good opportunity to strike a blow against those so-called "sea emperors" in the "New World" waters and put an end to the arrogance of those marine scum.

Yann's eyes, half-hidden by his glasses, narrowed slightly, revealing a sharp glint.

"All compromises stem from a lack of power. So, old man... I'll give you the fighting strength you need. Let me see just how far your so-called reign of justice can go..."

"That way, you can't say your son is unfilial and only knows how to fish every day, making you start your retirement life unsatisfying..."

Yaen thought to himself.

However, based on Gion's understanding of the Sengoku Marshal, she couldn't understand where Aon's confidence came from at all.

For the sake of peace and stability at sea, the Warring States Marshal would never take such a risk lightly.

However, just as Gion was about to ask Aon a question, Aon paused, raised his chin towards the courtyard in front of him, and said.

"We're here, Gion. Do you want to come home with me?"

Upon hearing this, Gion tapped her chin with her finger, then gave a charming smile and said.

"If this is Lieutenant General Yann's invitation, then it's not impossible. However, I'm used to sleeping naked these days, so I don't think Lieutenant General Yann will do anything special to me, right?"

Suddenly, Aon, who had only teased Gion and made her take her leave, couldn't keep a straight face.

Especially Gion's charming smile, her graceful figure leaning slightly towards Aon with a meaningful look, and the two obviously raised, white mounds that Aon inadvertently caught a glimpse of from the gap in her neckline.

Based on his past experience of living with Gion in handcuffs for more than half a year, Aen knew very well just how alluring that white, smooth, perfect curve was.

While there may be a difference between her and Hancock's obviously over-the-top physique, she is still captivating enough.

Furthermore... Yann had been separated from Hancock and Robin for several months, and the fiery passion that he had been able to suppress thanks to his peaceful state of mind while fishing almost instantly flared up.

Moreover, given Gion's alluring and seductive expression, and her submissive attitude, Aon knew that if he nodded, who knew what might happen tonight...

Just then, a childish voice rang out behind Yann.

"Oh, Aunt Gion, you've arrived?"

In an instant, Arn's slightly moved expression returned to its usual lazy demeanor, and his gaze shifted from the snow-white abyss on Gion's chest to the sky where stars were faintly visible.

Gion's expression froze instantly, and her eyes darted to Sora and Hikari, who were sticking their heads out in the courtyard and looking at her.

"Sora, Hotaru, why are you back from get out of class so early tonight?" Gion greeted them gently.

"Uh-huh……"

Ying walked out of the courtyard with a happy expression and said to Aunt Gion, the kendo teacher who often took care of her at the naval academy.

"Yes, Professor Zephyr was in a bad mood the whole time, so get out of class ended very early."

At that moment, Gion couldn't help but roar inwardly.

"Damn it, Professor Zephyr, why couldn't you have held on a little longer? Just a little bit more, just a little bit more, and Lieutenant General Yann would have been unable to hold back and confront his own feelings."

However, Gion outwardly remained calm and began chatting casually with Hotaru, showing concern for Hotaru's daily life and progress in learning kendo.

As the "training ship" attack occurred, Ying played a remarkable role. In addition to her excellent physique, the appearance of "Conqueror's Haki" and "Conqueror's Haki Entanglement" made Ying's importance skyrocket.

Because now, in addition to continuing her regular education at the naval academy, Zephyr will be giving her individual training in Haki and the Six Styles of the Navy, and Gion has become her personal kendo teacher.

This level of educational resources is truly unparalleled in the ocean.

While Ying and Gion were chatting idly, Sora walked up to Aon, tugged at Aon's trouser leg, and said something that almost left Aon dumbfounded.

"Father, are you looking for a third mother for me and Ying?"

? ? ! !

Ya'en.

"Shh!"

Yaen repeatedly pointed to the air to warn him.

Robin's story cannot be known to the outside world at this time.

As the last archaeologist on the high seas capable of deciphering ancient texts, even though Robin had disappeared from the seas for many years, and even the Navy's intelligence department had begun to assume that the "Devil's Child" Nico Robin had unknowingly died somewhere.

However, the World Government's intelligence agencies have never given up their pursuit of Robin. According to feedback from the North Blue Revolutionary Army, the number of World Government intelligence personnel searching for any trace of Robin in the North Blue has actually increased over the years.

Ayan glanced over and realized that Gion hadn't noticed them at all, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.

Otherwise, Yann really wouldn't know how to explain to Gion that she wasn't just half a step behind Hancock as imagined, but had already reached the third position in line.

Huh? What am I thinking? What third one?

Y'N's lips twitched slightly, then he muttered under his breath, "Idiot, what nonsense are you spouting?"

“Isn’t that right? I just sensed that Father was already tempted,” Kong replied.

“What nonsense are you spouting? That’s just your imagination,” Yann replied.